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Calling all University staff: Join us next Wednesday, July 31st (Canada-based) or Thursday, August 1st (US-based) at 1pm ET for our Supporting Students with Disabilities Session! This session is designed for university professionals and staff, and we will discuss disclosure and best practices for supporting students with disabilities in their career search. The session will also cover all the Lime Connect programs, resources, scholarships, and career opportunities available to your students and alumni with disabilities via our new community platform.   We also encourage you to join our community as a university partner, if you have not already done so, where you can connect with people from other Lime Connect University Partners across the country. You’ll also find the various resources we have to offer in your University Partner group’s media center, including webinars, articles, and links to online tutorials which will help you refine your approach to accessibility on campus.   See you next week! Live captioning and post-session recording will be available for participants.   Register for Canada Session (7/31) – https://lnkd.in/egA8_Ds3 Register for US Session (8/31) – https://lnkd.in/eSbweHAA

Can't join us in Reston this year? Select the virtual ride option and challenge yourself from the comfort of your local route. Everyone can participate in our ride as part of our virtual challenge. To make our ride most accessible, we invite supporters to log as many miles as possible via wheelchair, walking, stationary bike, and more by August 18th. Challenge your colleagues, clients, friends, family, and more to get moving while helping us in our largest annual fundraiser supporting scholarships for college-bound high school seniors with disabilities. Virtual ride registrants who have raised a minimum of $25 will receive an awesome T-shirt! Get logging today! Start your fundraiser today!! https://lnkd.in/eBcCMbw7 [Image description: A photograph shows two people moving across a small local bridge. One person is riding a bicycle while the other is using a wheelchair.]

We are excited to announce our newest partnership with PwC Canada which brings exciting new career and networking opportunities to our Network Members.  For over 100 years, PwC has operated in excellence across Canada and for the last 8 years, PwC has been a valued partner of Lime Connect's in the United States.  We look forward to creating equally meaningful opportunities in Canada together to support students and professionals with disabilities interested in careers with the firm. "We're thrilled to partner with Lime Connect, the premier resource for top talent in the disability space, to connect our firm with university students and professionals who identify as having a disability. This is a major step in moving our Disability Inclusion Strategy forward at PwC Canada. Advancing Inclusion and Diversity is fundamental to delivering on our strategy, building trust with our stakeholders and acting as leaders and innovators. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment and culture that enables all of our people to fully participate and thrive." - Alaina J. Tennison, Partner, PwC Canada COO and National Managing Partner, People & Partnership Learn more about this partnership and opportunities at PwC by reading the full announcement article here: https://lnkd.in/edJYvmqm

It's an exciting time for us at Lime Connect as we continue in our largest annual fundraising event, the Lime Connect Challenge! 🚲💚 This year, we have set an ambitious goal to raise enough funds to offer 15 scholarships ($1,000 each) for graduating high school seniors with disabilities. Please help us reach our goal and make a difference in the lives of our students by donating today! Every dollar matters! Start your fundraiser today! https://lnkd.in/eBcCMbw7 [Image description: The image depicts a black graduation cap with a red tassel on a road, with a diploma leaning on it and the Lime Connect logo in the top right corner.]

Applications are OPEN for our Recruitment Reception in Toronto on September 18, 2024! Designed for students and new graduates! ALL MAJORS! Apply by Wednesday, September 11th! A recruitment opportunity designed with visible and non-visible disabilities in mind. Our partners Bell, Canada Life, CIBC, Deloitte, IBM Canada, Microsoft Canada, Rogers, OMERS, and TD are seeking to connect with Lime Network members for outstanding opportunities!! All candidates must apply in advance via our online system for these events to be considered. !! APPLY BY WED, Sept. 11th! Join or Sign into our Lime network Click on the Events tab Click the Lime Connect Toronto Recruitment Event for more details and a link to the registration form. https://lnkd.in/eTaUqXDj [image description: A green flyer for the Toronto Recruitment Reception for Students and New Graduates. The event is on September 18, 2024. Registration deadline is September 11. Partners include Bell, Canada Life, CIBC, Deloitte, IBM Canada, Microsoft Canada, Rogers, OMERS, and TD.]

Did you know these disability and diversity holidays are celebrated in July?

🇺🇸Happy Independence Day from Lime Connect!🇺🇸 [Image description: a photo of an American flag against a clear blue sky with the words "4th of July, Independence Day, United States of America" displayed]

Tomorrow's the day! Join Lime Connect and Vanessa Kelly on Tuesday, June 25th at 12 p.m. ET via Zoom for the next installment in our Voices of Lime series. Vanessa, the VP and Senior Counsel of the Global Banking and Markets Group at Goldman Sachs, will lead a discussion with Lime Network members who are successfully living and working with a hearing disability. As someone who is hard of hearing herself, Vanessa is uniquely positioned to address the challenges experienced by our panelists and discuss the strategies and accommodations that have helped them succeed. The panelists joining Vanessa include: Laura Friedman, SVP Strategic Engagement Lead for Services, Markets, Banking and Global Functions Technology at Citi Nancy Goduto, Operations Officer III at TD Bank Financial Group Christopher Caulfield, Product Manager at Microsoft. This session aims to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of hearing disabilities and ways to support individuals on both personal and professional levels. To learn more and RSVP, visit https://lnkd.in/gZ8HyuPb [Image description: Green flyer with the title posted largely in white. Professional headshots of the four participants, three white women, and a white man, are pictured with event details as listed in caption are displayed.]

All are invited to join Lime Connect and Vanessa Kelly on June 25th at 12 p.m. ET via Zoom for the next installment in our Voices of Lime series. Vanessa, the VP and Senior Counsel of the Global Banking and Markets Group at Goldman Sachs, will lead a discussion with Lime Network members who are successfully living and working with a hearing disability. As someone who is hard of hearing herself, Vanessa is uniquely positioned to address the challenges experienced by our panelists and discuss the strategies and accommodations that have helped them succeed. The panelists joining Vanessa include: Laura Friedman, the SVP Strategic Engagement Lead for Services, Markets, Banking, and Global Functions Technology at Citi Nancy Goduto, Operations Officer III of the TD Bank Financial Group Christopher Caulfield, the Product Manager for Microsoft. This session aims to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of hearing disabilities and ways to support individuals on both personal and professional levels. To learn more and RSVP, visit https://lnkd.in/gZ8HyuPb [Image description: Green flyer with the title posted largely in white. Professional headshots of the four participants, three white women, and a white man, are pictured with event details as listed in caption are displayed.]

Happy Juneteenth from Lime Connect! [Image Description: Silhouettes of faces in profile, each crafted from paper in varying shades of brown.]